Motherhood is one of the most beautiful things God can give you. There are many reasons to feel proud and fulfilled as a mother, even though at times it feels like you aren’t doing enough. Of course motherhood has its challenges as well! That’s why Gifts.com decided to create a series of illustrations that only […]
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5 solutions for messy little boys
Yesterday, my little boy was in his toy room, hanging out as usual. When I stopped in to check up on him, the room smelled like poo. And he was naked. NOT A GOOD COMBINATION. As you can imagine, I spent the next thirty minutes cleaning him and the room. Little boys are gross! Over […]
6 signs you might be a good mom
Maybe you don’t actually question if you’re a decent parent. For myself, I tend to question if I’m doing enough. That concern is born out of a deep-seated concern for my children’s welfare that was created in me by God when I became a first-time mother. If you ever ask that question, you might be […]
Book Review and Giveaway: Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Became Parents
As you may or may not know, I’m a mom with three kids, ages five, four, and two, so when I was approached to do a review of this book on parenting by Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages, I jumped at the chance. As I am not a totally new mom, […]
The flip side of intense love
I wanted to call this post “Why even moms struggle with sadness”, but a week or so ago I published “The surprising reason you had a bad day”, and it sounded too similar, even though it’s not. Nothing brings you more joy than having a family. So with all the love and adventure swirling around, […]
I took a shower
I took a shower. Earth paused its rotation in sheer contemplation of the boldness of such an act. God in His glory laughed at the story of me getting clean; it’s a fact. I took a shower. Two little boys with plenty of toys decided they needed the others’. Then shouting ensued along with some […]
How to distract your kids while you work
I’ve been working since I was in my teens, with a short break while I was in college. When I had my first baby, I still had to continue all my normal duties, except with a newborn! I now have three small children, and still have zero childcare. So in the past five plus years, […]
The best snacks for your toddler
This post contains affiliate links. Toddlers. They never want to eat meals, but they can snack ALL day long! I made a list of favorite toddler snacks as recommended by my mom friends. Check these out if you’re looking for delicious, nutritious snacks your toddler will love. 1. Earth’s Best yogurt smoothies Earth’s Best seems to […]
6 perks of autism
My three year-old son was born with a heart defect (read about that here), and was diagnosed last summer with autism (read about the diagnosis here). So I fully understand that it’s a challenge, and simple things like getting your son to tell you what he wants can be nearly impossible. At the same time, […]
A Note to New Moms
A Note to New Moms I had a friend tell me about a relative of hers that was struggling with two kids under two years old. I had been ruminating about writing an encouraging article on this topic, so I decided to go for it. My first two kids are sixteen months apart. Since God […]